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Rambo is an American media franchise centered on a series of action films featuring John J. Rambo. The five films are First Blood (1982), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988), Rambo (2008), and Rambo: Last Blood (2019). Rambo is a United States Army Special Forces veteran played by Sylvester Stallone, whose Vietnam War experience ...
John James Rambo (born July 6, 1945) is a fictional character in the Rambo franchise. He first appeared in the 1972 novel First Blood by David Morrell, but later became more famous as the protagonist of the film series, in which he was played by Sylvester Stallone. The portrayal of the character earned Stallone widespread acclaim and recognition.
The series has its roots in the novel "First Blood" by David Morrell. The series began in 1982 with First Blood, and was followed by Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Rambo III (1988). The series returned in 2008 with Rambo and the upcoming 2019 film, Rambo: Last Blood. John Rambo is a man traumatized by his experiences during the Vietnam War.
John J. Rambo is a Vietnam War veteran soldier and a Special Forces Green Beret decorated with a Congressional Medal of Honor; he is a war hero. Colonel Sam Trautman recruited him to Baker Team (an elite group), trained him and commanded him in Vietnam for three years. He was taught to stay alive in the line of duty.
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- First Blood (1982) John Rambo is a homeless, out of work drifter and troubled Vietnam Veteran suffering from his severe Post-Trautmatic Stress Disorder which resulted from his horrific memories from the bloody, carnage-ridden war.
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Although he purposely never killed anyone during his one-man war with a small town sherriff's department, John Rambo turned himself in and spent three years in a labor camp prison, working inside a quarry.
- Rambo III (1988) John Rambo is now living in Thailand, doing repairs at a Buddhist monestary and stick-fighting for extra money. He's tried to turn away from his violent life, but hasn't made any progress.
- Rambo IV (2008) For over thirty years, loner hermit John Rambo has finally been living a relatively normal existance in Thailand, catching snakes and using his pontoon boat as a taxi downriver.
1. First Blood. 1982 1h 33m R. 7.7 (279K) Rate. 61 Metascore. A veteran Green Beret is forced by a cruel Sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers. Director Ted Kotcheff Stars Sylvester Stallone Brian Dennehy Richard Crenna. Year: 1981.
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Nov 6, 2023 · The Rambo franchise, which began with the 1982 film First Blood, has spanned 32 years and includes five movies, an animated TV series, and video games.; Sylvester Stallone's portrayal of John ...
